Rinnai REU-VAM1620W User Manual

V53e (VAM1620W)

Type of Appliance

Rinnai Model Number Operation

Exhaust System Minimum/Maximum Gas Rate (Input) Electrical

Electrical Consumption

Ignition System Hot Water Capacity Temperature Range Temperature Settings Approved Gas Types Installation Energy Factor

Temperature controlled, continuous flow, gas hot water system for residential applications.

REU-VAM1620W With or without remote controls (controller not included; error codes

displayed on front panel LED indicator) Forced combustion 20,200-120,000 BTU/h (Propane); 19,000-120,000 BTU/h (Nat.Gas) Appliance: AC 120 Volts - 60 Hz

Remote Control (optional): DC 12 Volts Normal 33 watts

Standby 2 watts Anti-frost protection 74 watts

Direct electronic ignition

0.6 to 5.3 GPM at a 35° F rise 98° - 140° (when using optional controller) 120° F (factory default) or 140° F Natural or Propane (ensure unit matches gas type) Outdoor only; residential only Natural Gas: 0.82 Propane: 0.82

Thermal Efficiency Service Connections

Water Flow Control Minimum/Maximum Water Supply Pressure

FLOW TABLE

6.0

5.0

4.0

3.0

2.0

1.0

Water Flow (gpm)

0.0 0 25 50 75 100 125 150

Natural Gas: 82% Propane: 82% Gas supply: 3/4 inch MNPT

Cold water inlet: 3/4 inch MNPT Hot water outlet: 3/4 inch MNPT

Water flow sensor, electronic water control device and fixed by-pass 20 - 150 PSI (50 PSI or above is recommended for maximum flow)

delta T - Temperature Rise (ºF)

V53e SP-1 1/2008

V53e (VAM1620W)

Water Temperature Control Remote Controller (optional)

Remote Control Cable Safety Devices

Clearances from Combustibles (suitable for closet, attic, and crawl space installations)

Clearances from Non-combustibles

* 24 inches required for serviceability

Min. / Max. Gas Supply Pressure

Manifold Gas Pressure (inches W.C.)

NOx Warranty

Simulation feed forward and feedback MC-91-1US

Deluxe controller: MC-100V-1US Bathroom controller: BC-100V-1US

98° - 140° F Wireless controller: MC-502RC-1US-MS Non-polarized two-core cable, minimum 22 AWG

• Flame failure - Flame Rod

• Boiling protection

• Combustion fan rpm check

• Over current - glass fuse (3 amp)

• Top of heater - 12 inches

• Front (Panel) - 24 inches

• Front (Exhaust) - 24 inches

• Top of heater - 2 inches

• Front (Panel) - 0 inches *

• Front (Exhaust) - 24 inches

• Remaining flame (OHS)

• Thermal fuse

• Automatic frost protection

• Back of heater - 0 inches

• Bottom of heater - 12 inches

• Sides of heater - 6 inches

• Back of heater - 0 inches

• Bottom of heater - 2 inches

• Sides of heater - 1/8 inch

Natural Gas: min 5” W.C. max 10.5” W.C. Propane Gas: min 8” W.C. max 13.5” W.C.

Natural Gas: high fire 2.50” W.C. low fire 0.73” W.C. Propane Gas: high fire 2.40” W.C. low fire 0.75” W.C.

Meets California and Texas NOx Emission Rules Heat exchanger: 10 years* for residential; (* 3 years if used as a

circulating water heater within a circulation loop, when the water heater is in series with a circulation system and all circulating water flows through the water heater)

Rinnai is continually updating and improving products; therefore, specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Local, state, provincial and federal codes must be adhered to prior to installation.

DIMENSIONS

13.78 (350)

0.33 (8.5) 0.59 (15)

6.73

(171)

WEIGHT: 34.2 LBS (15.5 KG)

in (mm)

20.86 (530)

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4.1 (105) 3.3 (83)

2.8 (72)

0.4 (10)

2.1 (53)

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